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Relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body
Sponsored by the Senate State Government (companion To Hf 259 By Committee on State Government) Committee
Proposed by the Public Information Board, Iowa · their explanation · all agency proposals
Topics:State government
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 4, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2025
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 19, 2025
- Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 202594–1
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Government groups must follow new rules when telling the public about their meetings, including posting notices in a visible spot and on their websites. If a meeting agenda changes or a meeting is canceled, the group must provide a new notice to the public and the news media. These rules also apply to certain job openings and school sharing agreements.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body. The bill requires the act of giving notice of a meeting of a governmental body to include (1) advising the news media who have filed a request for notice with the governmental body as provided under current law, (2) posting the notice in a prominent and conspicuous place that is designated annually by the governmental body, in a manner such that the notice is visible at all times, and (3) posting the notice on any associated internet site as specified in the bill. If a tentative agenda has been posted and is amended, the amended agenda shall be marked “AMENDED”, the amended provisions identified, and a new notice provided. The bill requires a governmental body to provide notice if a meeting is canceled. The notice must be given at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting or, for good cause shown, as soon as reasonably possible.4 (public notice).11 (procedure for whole grade sharing agreements).
Why it matters. Governmental bodies would be required to follow new rules for notifying the public and news media about meetings, including posting notices in prominent locations and on websites. These changes also apply to notices for certain public employment appointments and whole grade sharing agreements. If a meeting is canceled or an agenda is changed, the body must provide specific updated notices to the public.2
Senate subcommittee
Named February 4, 2025 (as SSB 1087). On February 18, 2025 it recommended passage.
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- HSB 578 Relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body91st General Assembly · Renumbered as HF 2490Very similar
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